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Turkey Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey or smoked turkey, diced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit
  • 3/4 cup celery, chopped (about 1.5 stalks)
  • 1/4 cup diced red or yellow onion (1/4 medium onion)
  • 1/4 cup diced carrot
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 red apple, cored and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon vinegar (cider, red or white)

Directions

  1. Mix turkey, nuts, raisins, celery, onions, carrots, parsley and apple in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and vinegar; mix well.
  3. Toss meat mixture with dressing and chill.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

  • Serve cold with lettuce and tomato wedges, or use as sandwich filling.

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